The Ramapo boys lacrosse team has been searching for its identity in the last few weeks.
Ramapo’s Cory Steimel, left, giving five to teammate Jake Krantz after Krantz’s second-quarter goal against Don Bosco tied the quarterfinal game at 4.
Judging from the way the Green Raiders walked off the field Sunday afternoon – heads held high, a swagger in their step – it might be time to stop looking.
Ramapo endured a late charge, but scored the final two goals to squeak past Don Bosco, 12-11, in the Bergen County tournament quarterfinals at Ramapo.
"There was some heart and hustle, and the kids wanted it," Ramapo coach Tim Roy said. "We were really excited about this game and for the opportunity to come out on our home field as the visitors and work hard, and we came away with the win."
The fifth-seeded Green Raiders will face No. 7 Bergen Catholic in the semifinals Sunday.
After losing five consecutive games from April 10-20 – including a crushing 13-12 overtime loss to Bergen Catholic – the Raiders (6-6) have bounced back with three straight wins. They’ve averaged more than 13 goals per game during that stretch, and no win was bigger than the one over Don Bosco.
"We’ve really had a tough schedule," Ramapo’s Corey Steimel said. "So a win like this is really a boost."
By: ANDY VASQUEZ
The Record
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